Alpha Destination Management has announced its participation at the 40th edition of the World Travel Market being held in London from 4 to 6 November 2019. Confirming the group’s presence, Samir Hamadeh, General Manager for Alpha Destination Management, said, “The tourism industry in the Middle East holds high growth potential and as the market leaders […]

More than 600 prominent Family Offices, Royal Famiies and Sheikhs representing $4 trillion in wealth will join Sir Anthony Ritossa’s  10th Anniversary Global Family Office Investment Summit to be held November 23-25, 2019 at the Four Seasons Jumeirah Beach in Dubai, representing a new attendance record. A select few speaker slots remain for leading global companies and influencers. The Summit will be held […]

The three-time Intercontinental Beach Soccer champions Russia have only one idea in mind: Winning their fourth crown in Dubai and overtaking Brazil to become the most decorated side of the Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup. After a solid campaign, in which the Russian side has claimed the World Beach Games European Qualifier and the FIFA Beach […]

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today announced it commenced work on the Smart Map of Natural Capital of the UAE. The two-phased initiative aims to identify local biologically rich ecosystems and the services they provide to the indigenous environment, in addition to carrying out an economic valuation of these services. Data will […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy resolved 1,196 consumer complaints it received from tourists visiting the emirate during the third quarter of 2019. Sustained consumer outreach and awareness building initiatives by CCCP also saw complaints from visitors increasing 73% during the third quarter, compared to 692 such complaints received in […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, and Intel, the Silicon Valley-headquartered tech giant, today announced the launch of the new phase of “Intel Innovation Center” that is directly aligned with the “Project Mustakbal”, an initiative that was revealed by Intel during the event and seeks to further accelerate the Middle East’s […]

Designer Nadya Dzyak turned a Friday at Dubai Design District in a glamorous affair with her candy-colored and sky-inspired dresses on the Fashion Forward Dubai October 2019 runway – bringing a whimsical feel to the day’s opening show. Attendees were then treated to Atelier Zuhra’s sartorial extravaganza. If Cinderella had to hire a designer to dress her […]

In an exclusive interview with China’s state TV broadcaster China Central Television, CCTV, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, applauded the strong relations that the UAE and the People’s Republic of China have built since establishing diplomatic ties in 1984. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praised China’s […]

Her Excellency Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, UAE’s Minister of Community Development, crowned the winners of the 7th Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament at a glittering awards ceremony. Held under the guidance and patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and HH […]

It’s been a very successful journey for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Challenge, powered by ŠKODA as cyclists took on the last Build-Up Ride (85km) at Al Qudra this morning as part of the popular Dubai Fitness Challenge and it’s just four weeks until cyclists compete in the ultimate final 100km race, part of the UCI Gran Fondo Series, which will […]

IKEA launch today its most hyped collaboration with world renowned creative Virgil Abloh, artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear line and founder of Milan based label Off-White. Aimed at students and home owners moving into their first home, the Swedish home furnishing retailer named the collection MARKERAD, which means ‘clear cut’ or ‘crisp’ in Swedish. […]

As the excitement continues for the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Emirates invited UAE Team Emirates to test their riding skills and performance on the Emirates Group Headquarters rooftop. Four of the team’s top cyclists and among the top young riders globally – Alexander Kristoff (ranked 8th), Tadej Pogacar (ranked 12th), Diego Ulissi (ranked 13th) and Jasper Phillipsen (ranked […]

The inaugural Private Label & Licensing Middle East, the MENA region’s only dedicated event for private label and licensing, concluded with visitors gaining crucial insights into successful branding, and private label brands making inroads in the regional market. Across the three days of the event, at Dubai World Trade Centre, some of the biggest names […]

VR Theme Park is providing UAE residents more reasons to immerse in the world of unforgettable experiences, thrilling rides and interactive games with the all new value-added resident offers. With the Playzone Pass residents and visitors can experience two hours of unlimited access to VR Playzone for thirty consecutive days. Priced at AED 199, the […]

HITEC Dubai 2019, the Middle East’s largest hospitality technology show for hotels organised by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, and endorsed by Dubai Tourism, will bring together over 2000+ Hospitality professionals, 100+ exhibitors and 30+ leading thought leaders from across the region. The mega event will be held this year on November 12 and […]

Steven Seagal, world-renowned actor, martial artist and goodwill ambassador to visit PaRus Fight Championship as an honored guest. M Premiere, BY and VISTA present PaRUS Fight Championship on 3 November at Jumeiarh Beach Hotel. The final day of the festival will feature a unique combination of mixed martial arts and music. The legendary venue Events […]

A quartet of sector-specific food and FMCG trade platforms at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) are witnessing a global coming-together of industry pioneers, innovators and disruptors, as tens of thousands of visitors converge for future-proofing conferences, next-gen technology demonstrations, new product launches and focused industry debates. On day two of the three-day mega events, which […]

Jumeirah Group, a global luxury hospitality company well known for its stunning beachfront hotels and resorts in Dubai including the iconic Burj al Arab Jumeirah, announced today its latest addition to its leisure and wellness offering, the sponsorship of Dubai Hills Golf Club. José Silva, Chief Executive Officer of Jumeirah Group commented; “We are continuously […]

For those who are yet to make plans for the Halloween weekend, The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah is hosting a jam-packed line up of Dia de los Muertos festival fun, with a range of exciting prizes up for grabs. Offering a three-day series of parades, games, competitions, dance, music, foodie experiences and more, The Pointe […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has inaugurated its new sales gallery, placing its customers at the very forefront of all of its decisions and operations. Located on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road, on the 13th floor (1301-1304) of the five-star Conrad Hotel, the almost-10,000 square feet centre delivers effective services through a […]

Kite Beach, one of Dubai’s top attractions, is getting dressed up to welcome eight of the world’s best beach soccer teams for the region’s biggest sporting carnival on sand, the Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai 2019 which takes places between November 5 and 9. Three-time winners Russia and defending champions Iran will be back here […]

Dubai Internet City celebrates its 20-year anniversary, starting as a vision announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai on October 29th 1999 to anchor the Emirate as the regional technology hub. Pioneering the first dedicated tech community in the world, Dubai Internet City provides […]

Cardela Coulson, Co-Founder/Managing Partner RSVP Events Management and Yvonne Spiller, Managing Director, FCS Consultants are all set to Host the 2nd edition of International Women Entrepreneurs Show (IWES) at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. The two-day event will be attended by Entrepreneurs, Women Empowerment Supporters, Consultants, Freelancers, Digital Marketing Gurus, Government officials, Free Zone Agencies, […]

Close on the heels of announcing its partnership with LuLu a few months ago for their ‘Celebrating India’ festival, global digital platform ZEE5 has, in association with LuLu, rolled out a series of special events for Diwali. Customers across LuLu stores in Madina Zayed Mall, Abu Dhabi and Al Barsha, Dubai were treated to a […]

In a proactive effort to bring the industry together to advance open dialogue for a more disability-inclusive air transport system, Emirates will be hosting the International Air Transport Association (IATA) inaugural Global Accessibility Symposium, taking place in Dubai from 5-6 November 2019. The IATA Global Accessibility Symposium furthers the commitment of the resolution on passengers […]

The 19th edition of the annual MEFIT Health and Fitness Summit, organised by MEFITPRO, will take place at the prestigious Fairmont The Palm, Dubai, between November 14-16. Supported by Dubai Sports Council, the Summit will play host to more 20 international and local speakers from the fitness and wellness industry, who will bring their wealth of […]

Curbing harmful consumption patterns and enhancing living standards are the leading objectives behind the Cabinet Decision to expand the scope of Excise Tax, asserted His Excellency Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), at a media workshop organised by the FTA on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, to introduce the purposes […]

Xpress Money, a Finablr company and one of the most dependable money transfer brands in the world, has partnered with Geoswift, an innovative payment technology company connecting China and the rest of the world. This collaboration will enable customers across the globe to send money to 14 banks in China directly to a receiver’s UnionPay card account. Recipients will […]

The UAE Fourth Biosecurity Conference, organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) under the theme ‘Towards Sustainable Biosecurity’, concluded today in Dubai. The forum drew the participation of biosecurity experts from the US, Canada, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden, Sudan, Japan, and Australia, in addition to local specialists from the government and […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), today opened a quartet of sector-specific global food trade platforms at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), as the emirate’s strategic multi-industry facilitator credentials received global endorsements from international food industry professionals. HH Sheikh Ahmed was accompanied by His Excellency Helal […]

The Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit (DATIS), a new platform to help UAE move forward towards achieving its vision to become one of the world’s best and most-friendly countries for People with Disabilities, especially in the field of tourism and travel, will kick off on November 5. The Summit’s first edition will be held under […]

The third installment of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge Build-Up Ride is taking place on Friday, November 1 at Al Qudra Cycle Track. The 85km route is carefully designed for all participants training for the ultimate final 100km challenge as well as those looking for a new challenge. As always, cyclists and friends and family will experience a fun-filled and energetic […]

Businesses in Dubai are confident of closing the year on improved revenues and a stronger footing with economic growth expected to gain momentum during the months ahead. The quarterly business survey of Dubai Economy showed that the Composite Business Confidence Index (BCI) of local businesses increased 14.9 points and reached 129.8 points in the third […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park that is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is hosting a spooktacular BOLLYWEEN celebration this Halloween, with haunted ghouls, ghosts and other horrifying creatures, inspired by classic Bollywood horror movies. Walk with zombies and scary monsters as you discover […]

It’s time to get outdoorsy and make the most of the fresh autumn weather. Kite Beach, Dubai’s favorite community beach is offering a range of exciting and fun activities to make the most of your day at the beach, no matter what floats your boat. Enjoy adrenaline-pumping water-sports or break bread with family and friends at […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Founder and Chairman of WETEX, announced that DEWA will organise the 22nd Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 26-28 October 2020 at the site of Expo 2020 Dubai. DEWA is the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of Expo 2020 […]

An unforgettable world of experiences, tastes, and cultures awaits residents and visitors to the UAE as Global Village opens its doors for the launch of Season 24 in Dubai on Tuesday, 29th October. As the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, Global Village has gathered […]

If you are still finalising plans for the upcoming weekend, head to The Dubai Mall, as the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination is hosting its 3 Day Super Sale. From October 31 to November 2, shop from your favourite brands with offers ranging from 25 to 90 per cent across hundreds of retail stores* […]

Smart Dubai has announced that its training programme ‘Designing Cities’ – organised for Dubai’s Happiness Champions in Denmark in November 2018 – has resulted in more than 20 individual projects implemented in each entity, in addition to3  city-wide group projects that have helped increase happiness levels in Dubai and have enhanced people’s wellbeing. The programme […]

The very popular and charismatic Indian playback singers Shaan and KK are all set to return to Dubai this November for a rocking performance. The talented duo will perform together at a concert at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Friday, 22nd November 2019. In line with the festive season, the organizers of the […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has added a total of 6,000 workers to its existing workforce to expedite the process of construction at its four-phased residential megaproject, Riviera in MBR City. The move comes in line with Azizi Developments marking 2019 as its ‘Year of Construction’, dedicating it to the swift […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), has announced a new strategic partnership with Faraj Fund. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will increase collaboration between the two organisations to support one another in implementing humanitarian, communal and charitable initiatives. The MoU was signed by Amna Lootah, Assistant Director General at DAFZA and H.E Saqer Nasser Al Nuaimi, […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the leading business and logistics hub signed an agreement with Amer, to deliver services relating to the sponsorship of family visas to people employed in companies operating in Jafza and National Industries Park (NIP). Under the agreement, a dedicated Amer Centre in Jafza will serve the needs of more than […]

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering services providers, has introduced a new packaging solution to further reduce waste across its food manufacturing operations. The company has replaced cardboard packaging with reusable crates to store and transport an average of 100,000 inflight meals daily. As a result of its newest environmental initiative, […]

Over 5.27 million passengers have benefitted from seamless connectivity on the Emirates and flydubai network since both Dubai-based airlines begun their partnership in October 2017. In addition, some 800,000 Emirates Skywards members have earned over 1.5 billion Skywards Miles on Emirates and flydubai codeshare itineraries in the last 12 months. Marking the milestone as the […]

The word ‘volunteer’ may not be widespread in Arab culture, but there are words that have similar meaning and are an essential part of life in the UAE. One of these words is ‘al fazza’ – one who helps people without expecting a reward. And, as evidenced by the high number of volunteers at the […]

“Having grown up with two older brothers enrolled in college programming degrees, I would often sit by their side as they worked on a project submission, pestering them on how they got a particular result or made an application perform something cool – to me, it was like pure magic,” says Max, 15, Programmer for […]

“They could’ve been playing football in the park or video games at the local entertainment center like most kids their age, you know? Instead, this group of young boys spends hours after school and over the weekends working towards a cleaner, safer and better tomorrow,” says Nikolay Smetanin, Mentor of Team Russia and Teacher at […]

It’s 1am in Honduras. A group of seven teenagers from different areas of the country are hopping on buses to make their way to the airport for what may be the longest flight of their lives. The team comprises students with different ambitions, purposes and mindsets, who have come together in the pursuit of a common goal: Graduate […]

US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry attended the concluding day of the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai today and conveyed a message of hope, cooperation and excitement for the future of society. “This is a celebration of the human spirit, a demonstration of our youth breaking out and breaking down long-standing cultural barriers,” Senator […]

His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation, attended the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai today. He witnessed the conclusion of an exhilarating competition that convened more than 1,500 students from 191 countries – […]

Team Hope led the winning four-team alliance to a dramatic victory in the grand final of the FIRST Global Challenge 2019 in Dubai. The third edition of the annual robotics competition – the first to be hosted outside the Americas – drew the participation of more than 1,500 students from 191 countries. Team Hope comprised […]

Meljac, the leading supplier of high-end electrical fittings, will be exhibiting its designs for the first time in the United Arab Emirates at Downtown Design Dubai from November 12 to 15. Players from across the local market (designers, home designers, etc.) will have the opportunity to discover the French expertise for which the brand is […]

The much-awaited seventh edition of the 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) will take place this coming weekend, from 31 October to 2 November 2019. Eager shoppers can get up to 90 per cent off on a wide range of fashion, beauty, gold, home, electronics and jewellery items across malls in Dubai. The bi-annual event will […]

 Sofia Nanjari was just nine when she was introduced to robotics. She overheard her brother, then an engineering first-year undergraduate student, complain about how hard robotics programming was. She later went on to YouTube for tutorial videos, and the first thing she ever learned to build and program were traffic light models. The Chilean teenager […]

Gathered around sheets from what seems to be an instructions manual, laid out on a table a little over a month ago, seven teenagers held their breath as 16-year-old Akbar Abdurakhmonov, student of Just Robotics learning center in Uzbekistan, rebooted their robot for the third time. Hearing the motor whir and grind as the prototype […]

Keep your fangs on and expect a thrilling Halloween as you head down to The Beach for a spooky time of family fun. The laid-back destination by Meraas will get a fang-tastic transformation between 31 October and 2 November 2019 as the weather gets cooler. Watch out for grinning skeletons and dusty cobwebs with spiders […]

There is tremendous potential for the UAE to double its exports to African countries with plastics, rubber and sugar identified as the top products offering the most untapped export potential estimated at $867.9 million, $457.9 million and $291.7 million, respectively. The analysis, based on recent data from the International Trade Center (ITC), relies on an […]

Grandiose, the fast-growing contemporary supermarket chain owned by UAE headquartered conglomerate Ghassan Aboud Group, announces the opening of their new outlet at the Zabeel expansion of the Dubai Mall. The first 100 shoppers will receive a reusable shopping bag filled with free samples, exclusive products and much more. The Dubai Mall Zabeel Expansion is a […]

Etisalat Digital partnered with DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – to transform Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) into an innovative smart and sustainable district, powered by the 5G network. Both organisations have committed to the comprehensive roll out of smart services across one of […]